02-10-2003, 05:37 PM
Nobody got the big money fish, one guy got a $1000.00 tagged fish. The derby winner was a 28" 8lb trout both from the same area we were fishing. The biggest fish of the day on Sunday was 19". The biggest fish we could manage was only 13". I'm all for an unofficial ice derby here in Utah. We could chip in a buck or two and give out a ribbon or chessy little trophy for biggest perch,bass,catfish,crappie,ect. However, after reading the laws under fishing contests we still might need a permit, if we have over 50 people. Also, couldn't do it on Strawberry , according to the rules you can't have contests for salmonoids on lakes with special trout restrictions. I know it would be unofficial, but after reading the post on XMAN's troubles, we should take no chances. I'd hate to lose my license because somebody whined about us trying to have a little harmless fun. Looks like Pineview, Hyrum, Echo or Newton might be better options. Might be a little late in the year for an ice fishing derby, its supposed to get warm again this week. We might have to try it next year. The first place winner in any contest we have should win Llamas, in my opinion.
IFL (formerly known as IFG)
IFL (formerly known as IFG)